The goat is a member of the Bovidae family and is closely related to the sheep, both being in the goat antelope subfamily Caprinae. Domestic goats are one of the oldest domesticated species. For thousands of years, goats have been used for their milk, meat, hair, and skins all over the world Top 5 Goat Countries: (2000). China - 148 million India - 123 million Pakistan - 47 million Sudan - 37 million Bangladesh - 34 million